Slater
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 01:18 PM |
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Side and back panel joint - pics?
Hi, does anyone have any good detailed pics of where the MAC#1 fibreglass side panel and back panel join? i.e. the area below the roll bar mounts,
above the top of rear wheel arch.
I am trimming both my panels to fit and want to see how everybody else has done it..... obviously I don't want to make a mistake!
Cheers
Keith.
[Edited on 13/2/08 by Slater]
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 03:47 PM |
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Best joins i have ever seen were on an early MNR where they filled the joint with gel coat and also on Hellfire 2. They made an ali trim to cover the
join - and a very smart trim it was too.
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Howlor
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 03:58 PM |
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I don't think I have a close up pic of mine on the early MNR but I glassed up the joint from behind then just filled it with gelcoat. Rubbed it
all down until polished to match the rest of the car and although visable were not obvious.
Steve
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bigrich
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 08:28 PM |
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just checked my pictures and don't have a single shot of that joint.
If you dry fit the sides and do a vertical cut halfway across the roll bar plate/shocker centreline
then the rear panel needs a 25mm square taking from the lowerreturn at its front point to allow it to fit onto the rear chassis rail,then the overlong
top edges will over lap the sidesand once they
are level to each other can be marked and cut vertically again to give a good joint
Then the area around the shocker/spring can be trimmed back for clearence but don't go too high or the arch wont cover the cutout,
I found a joiners sliding square great for marking the straight cuts and a fibreglass blade in the jigsaw to do the cutting
Dont forget to trim back the overlap on the angles that go up to the roll bar plates from the floor level
Will take some piccys fo my joints and post them later for you
Rich
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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Slater
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:09 PM |
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Thanks Rich, I think I've got the idea, but any pics will be very helpful. I need to see how you've cut the fibreglass around the rollbar
mounts.
Keith.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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neilj37
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:27 PM |
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Hows the build going? You going to be able to join us for a blat this summer?
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bigrich
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:34 PM |
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Keith
fit the sides and rear panel then when fixed in place, position the rollbar over the panels and locate with the bolts then mark around the rollbar,
remove it and trim back the panels with a dremmel type tool and sanding drum to your marked line then refit the rollbar and bolt down
Rich
[Edited on 13/2/08 by bigrich]
A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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Slater
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:38 PM |
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Neil. The build is going great, I'm realy enjoying it. Engine/Gearbox is ready to go in [you don't happen to have an engine hoist I can
borrow?] I've rolled the chassis outside a few months ago, but it's back on the stands now, still got to tackle the wiring and lots more.
I reckon summer 09 for getting it finished. I'm in no rush, it's the building part that I like. Come over and have a look if you're
interested.
Keith.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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bigrich
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:49 PM |
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just nipped into the garage for a couple of piccys
side/rear joint
 
Rescued attachment side panel cut.jpg
A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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bigrich
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:50 PM |
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rollbar cut out
 
Rescued attachment rollbar cut.jpg
A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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Slater
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| posted on 13/2/08 at 09:55 PM |
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Sterling Effort! Thanks Rich.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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neilj37
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| posted on 14/2/08 at 05:59 PM |
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No sorry I don't have a hoist I have always hired one when I needed it
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 12:15 AM |
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Here is my 2'peneth......
Hope it helps
 
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.: www.mac1motorsports.co.uk | www.m1moc.com :.
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 12:18 AM |
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Better resized pictures.JPG)
.: www.mac1motorsports.co.uk | www.m1moc.com :.
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 12:18 AM |
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Another.JPG)
.: www.mac1motorsports.co.uk | www.m1moc.com :.
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 12:19 AM |
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Another 3.JPG)
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 12:24 AM |
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Hi Slater
I have an engine hoist kicking around my garage if you would like to borrow it. There is also a kit car in there with fitted pannels if you would
like to take a 3D look. 
Ps i am in Sheffield 5 mins away from MAC#1, if thats local. to you.... My U2U does not work so best dropping me a line...
07815952516
- Ash
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 12:26 AM |
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Just seen your location.... perhaps its not so local after all.... Worth a shot.
[Edited on 15/2/08 by ash_hammond]
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 06:10 PM |
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Slater you have U2U
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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